The Unsolved Murder of Hall and Mills

# Summary

This Stuff You Should Know episode dives into one of the most sensational murder cases of the early 20th century—the brutal killings of Reverend Edward Hall and his mistress Eleanor Mills in 1922 New Jersey. The case captivated the nation with its scandalous affair, staged crime scene complete with love letters, and a bewildering investigation that initially went nowhere despite the most obvious suspects being the reverend's wealthy wife Frances and her brothers. With a corrupted crime scene overrun by gawkers, bungling police work, false confessions from innocent witnesses, and wealthy suspects receiving kid-glove treatment, this case remained unsolved for years until new evidence finally led to arrests—but the truth remained frustratingly elusive.